Urban Marketplace 2023 follows the money to discover equitable lending initiatives and access to capital set aside for responsible development in underserved areas and communities of color. This infusion of funds will generate opportunities for investment at all scales in traditionally overlooked neighborhoods.

Learn about tools to close deals from panelists representing national and local community lenders, government agencies, and developers. Identify new financing sources from major lenders and hear about the steps they are taking to fulfill their DEI goals.

In the marketplace, explore the lively small group discussions with leaders in real estate and business. These round tables examine a variety of topics affecting development, infrastructure, and amenities in underserved communities. Presentations include case studies of successful projects financed by a selection of alternative funding solutions. This intimate setting provides space to form connections to fresh avenues for private and public capital.

Who will connect at our marketplace?

Lenders: Find out what your peers are accomplishing in the DEI and community redevelopment space, from small business loans to completed construction projects. Join developers and experts creating the city of the future.

Developers: Learn about financing opportunities for your projects through private and public funds targeting underserved communities and unique locally driven projects. Come ready to make a deal to make a difference!

Contractors and Design Professionals: Sit with developers to hear about potential projects that will create a real impact in our neighborhoods. Share urban design visions and the successes and pitfalls of past projects.

Community Leaders: Add your community’s voice to the discussion shaping foundations for the neighborhoods of the future.

Public Officials and Policy Advocates: Meet with the movers and shakers of land use in your region and discover alternative capital sources to bolster government funding for critical projects.